Practice - Log values: Print to serial monitor for debugging sensor readings
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Practice Questions
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What command is used to initialize the Serial communication?
💡 Hint: Look for the function that begins serial communication.
Which function prints values to the serial monitor?
💡 Hint: Think of the function that allows your program to show data.
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What is the primary purpose of printing values to the serial monitor?
💡 Hint: Think about where you can see live updates from your code.
True or False: Serial.begin() is not necessary to receive data on the Serial Monitor.
💡 Hint: Remember the setup function’s purpose here.
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You notice that your sensor is reporting values inconsistently. Describe a strategic approach using the serial monitor to debug this.
💡 Hint: Think about isolating each potential point of failure.
If a temperature sensor is showing negative values during a warm day, how would you isolate the issue using the serial monitor?
💡 Hint: Recall how consistent data is crucial for accurate readings.
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